Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)

26MP - APS-C Sensor
3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
No Anti-Alias Filter
6240 x 4160 video
Fujifilm X Mount
491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
Introduced May 2023
Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)

46MP - Full frame Sensor
3.20" Tilting Display
ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
7680 x 4320 video
Nikon Z Mount
910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
Introduced May 2023

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon Z8, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the X-S20 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The X-S20 was released around the same time to the Z8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X-S20 grades versus the Z8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S20 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.

Fujifilm X S20 front Fujifilm X S20 front thumbnail

Fujifilm X S20 screen back Fujifilm X S20 screen back thumbnail

Nikon Z8 front Nikon Z8 front thumbnail

Nikon Z8 screen back Nikon Z8 screen back thumbnail

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Nikon Z8

	X-S20		Z8
Display type	Fully articulated		Tilting	Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen				Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Fujifilm X-S20

	Z8		X-S20
Display size	3.20"		3.00"	Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution	2089k		1840k	Crisper display (+249k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z8

	X-S20	Z8
Introduced	May 2023	May 2023	Similar generation
Manual focus			Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display			Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S20 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S20 versus Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X-S20 against the Z8.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X-S20 and Z8 is 72 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-S20 and Z8.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-S20 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z8 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera

Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera

focusing manually

great megapixels (26MP)

good sensor size (APS-C)

provides face detection focus

exports RAW formats

manual focus

great MP (46MP)

large sensor size (Full frame)

features face detection autofocus

saves RAW files

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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20

Street photography with Nikon Z8

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

good sensor size (APS-C)

exports RAW formats

boasts focus by touch

heavier than competitors in class (491 grams)

tilting screen

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

large sensor size (Full frame)

saves RAW files

provides focus by touch

environment proof

very good high ISO (25,600)

more heavy than others in class (910g)

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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography highlights

Nikon Z8 Sports photography highlights

quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great megapixels (26MP)

good sensor size (APS-C)

provides tracking autofocus

good battery power (750 CIPA)

sensor has phase detect auto focus

silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)

high fps (30.0 fps)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (46 megapixels)

large sensor size (Full frame)

features tracking autofocus

environment proof

comes with phase detect autofocus

max shutter speed is low (1/ seconds)

bad battery (330 per charge)

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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography features

Nikon Z8 Travel photography features

good battery power (750 CIPA)

supports bluetooth

boasts focus by touch

great megapixels (26MP)

has built in flash

selfie friendly screen

heavier than competitors in class (491g)

environment proof

has bluetooth

provides focus by touch

great MP (46 megapixels)

bad battery (330 CIPA)

more heavy than others in class (910 grams)

screen isn't selfie friendly

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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography info

Nikon Z8 Landscape photography info

focusing manually

switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)

screen size is good (3.00 inches)

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great megapixels (26MP)

good sensor size (APS-C)

does not have low pass filter

exports RAW formats

good battery power (750 shots)

manual focus

swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)

screen size is decent (3.20 inches)

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

great MP (46 megapixels)

large sensor size (Full frame)

very good high ISO (25,600)

saves RAW files

environment proof

has double storage slots

bad battery (330 shots)

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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging features

Nikon Z8 Vlogging features

selfie friendly screen

built-in touchscreen

built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

provides face detection focus

high quality video (6240 x 4160 resolution)

includes external mic jack

heavier than competitors in class (491g)

built-in touchscreen

image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)

features face detection autofocus

high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)

does have external microphone port

screen isn't selfie friendly

more heavy than others in class (910g)

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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Nikon Z8
	Fujifilm X-S20	Nikon Z8
General Information
Company	FujiFilm	Nikon
Model	Fujifilm X-S20	Nikon Z8
Type	Entry-Level Mirrorless	Pro Mirrorless
Introduced	2023-05-24	2023-05-10
Body design	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS	Stacked CMOS
Sensor size	APS-C	Full frame
Sensor measurements	23.5 x 15.6mm	35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area	366.6mm²	858.0mm²
Sensor resolution	26 megapixel	46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution	6240 x 4160	8256 x 5504
Max native ISO	12800	25600
Max boosted ISO	51200	102400
Min native ISO	160	64
RAW data
Min boosted ISO	80	32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points	425	493
Lens
Lens mount	Fujifilm X	Nikon Z
Amount of lenses	86	46
Focal length multiplier	1.5	1
Screen
Range of screen	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen diagonal	3.00 inch	3.20 inch
Screen resolution	1,840k dot	2,089k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	2,360k dot	3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage	100 percent	100 percent
Viewfinder magnification	0.62x	0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed	900 secs	900 secs
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 secs	-
Maximum silent shutter speed	1/32000 secs	1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed	8.0 frames per second	30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range	7.00 m (at ISO 200)	no built-in flash
Flash modes	Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander	Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync	1/180 secs	1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions	6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM	7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution	6240x4160	7680x4320
Video format	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265	H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS	None	None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight	491g (1.08 lbs)	910g (2.01 lbs)
Physical dimensions	127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")	144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score	not tested	98
DXO Color Depth score	not tested	26.3
DXO Dynamic range score	not tested	14.2
DXO Low light score	not tested	2548
Other
Battery life	750 images	330 images
Style of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery model	NP-W235	EN-EL15c
Self timer	Yes	Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media	SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)	one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots	Single	Two
Launch pricing	$1,299	$3,999